BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//pretalx//talks.staging.osgeo.org//pista-ng-mapa-2023//speaker//C3
 9PZS
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:PST
BEGIN:STANDARD
DTSTART:20000101T000000
RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=1
TZNAME:PST
TZOFFSETFROM:+0800
TZOFFSETTO:+0800
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:pretalx-pista-ng-mapa-2023-FUQ9QK@talks.staging.osgeo.org
DTSTART;TZID=PST:20231121T155000
DTEND;TZID=PST:20231121T161000
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThis collaborative research\, conducted jointly by t
 he Southern Leyte State University-Bontoc and the Municipal Local Governme
 nt Unit (MLGU) of Sogod\, Southern Leyte\, aimed to establish a comprehens
 ive database of marine resources within the territorial waters of Sogod\, 
 incorporating detailed mapping and spatial analysis.\n\nThe study encompas
 sed various ecological components\, including mangrove forests\, seagrass 
 ecosystems\, seaweed communities\, coral reefs\, and reef fish populations
 \, and went beyond mere species identification to include the spatial dist
 ribution of these vital resources.\n\nThe research revealed that Sogod's m
 angrove forests\, though covering only 0.2% of the municipality's total la
 nd area\, displayed intricate spatial patterns. Detailed mapping allowed f
 or the identification of distinct zones of mangrove growth and variation i
 n species composition across different geographical areas. These maps serv
 e as valuable tools for the targeted conservation and restoration of mangr
 ove habitats.\n\nIn the case of seagrass ecosystems\, the research include
 d spatial analysis of seagrass beds\, enabling the delineation of areas wi
 th higher seagrass density and diversity. Maps were generated to visualize
  the distribution of seagrass species\, with particular emphasis on the do
 minant narrowleaf seagrass (Halodule uninervis) and its associated ecosyst
 ems.\nThe research also extended to mapping seaweed beds across Sogod's co
 astal waters. The generated maps showcased the distribution of different s
 eaweed species\, aiding in the identification of areas with high potential
  for seaweed farming and resource management.\nIn the realm of coral resou
 rces\, detailed spatial mapping was conducted to understand the compositio
 n and health of coral reefs. These maps identified areas with the highest 
 coral cover\, including Brgy. Maac\, which accounted for approximately 11.
 45 ha of coral reef extent. Additionally\, maps helped pinpoint locations 
 with signs of crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) infestations\, allowing for 
 targeted intervention efforts.\n\nIn conclusion\, the combination of compr
 ehensive resource assessment and detailed mapping provided a holistic unde
 rstanding of the marine ecosystems in Sogod\, Southern Leyte. These maps n
 ot only contribute to the sustainable management of marine resources but a
 lso aid in the identification of priority areas for conservation and resou
 rce allocation\, ensuring the long-term prosperity of the region's coastal
  communities.
DTSTAMP:20260513T160923Z
LOCATION:Tacloban Room
SUMMARY:Spatial Mapping of Marine Resources for Inclusive Comprehensive Lan
 d Use Planning in Sogod\, Southern Leyte - Jerome Jack Oben Napala
URL:https://talks.staging.osgeo.org/pista-ng-mapa-2023/talk/FUQ9QK/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR